The concept of ecological 'traps' is based in theory from ecology and conservation biology that has now found application to infectious diseases with a study from Paul Turner's group. This study is important because it offers a mathematical model of ecological traps, applies this model to viruses, and tests the model in a bacteria-phage system. Although there will be technical hurdles to overcome, this concept might lead to benefits for both health and industry.
Clara Davis Long、Katie Turner-Shelef、David A. Relman
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Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University, 299 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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